How to travel from Cologne to Görlitz

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Cologne to Görlitz

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Görlitz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $91 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $91, while a flight costs an average of $461.

Distance: 349 miles (562 km)

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Driving

$461

Average price

$209

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$91

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$123

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3h 53m

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1h 53m

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2h 0m

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7h 44m

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7h 14m

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30m

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10h 24m

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9h 54m

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30m

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7h 9m

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1.7 - 3.4kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Görlitz is a bus with an average price of $91.

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Görlitz:

A bus is $118 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Görlitz costing on average $209.

A bus is $370 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Görlitz costing on average $461.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Görlitz is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 53m.

Other travel options to Görlitz take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 44m.

Bus takes on average 10h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne and Görlitz including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne to Görlitz among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $209 compared to roughly $123 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-86.25. The journey takes 7h 14m versus 7h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Cologne to Görlitz

How to get from Cologne to Görlitz by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Cologne to Görlitz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    8:20 PM12h25
    Cologne
    8:45 AMGörlitz
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    8:20 PM12h25
    Cologne
    8:45 AMGörlitz
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    8:20 PM12h25
    Cologne
    8:45 AMGörlitz
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    9:20 PM12h25
    Cologne
    9:45 AMGörlitz
    $771One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Görlitz

Travel to Görlitz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Görlitz.

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There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Görlitz including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Görlitz is a bus with an average price of $91.

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Görlitz:

A bus is $118 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Görlitz costing on average $209.

A bus is $370 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Görlitz costing on average $461.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Görlitz is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 53m.

Other travel options to Görlitz take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 44m.

Bus takes on average 10h 24m.

The distance from Cologne to Görlitz is approximately 349 miles (562 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Görlitz is:
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Görlitz as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Görlitz:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Görlitz station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Görlitz, Busbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Görlitz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, RVK Regionalverkehr Köln GmbH NL Berg.Gladb, Wupsi to go to Görlitz by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Görlitz by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Görlitz:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Görlitz often also extend their vacation to go to Dresden, Berlin, Wrocław, Prague, Bautzen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Görlitz and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Görlitz to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are typically enough to explore Görlitz, allowing time to appreciate its well-preserved architecture, visit museums, and enjoy local cuisine.

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